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V65 PPU

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,585 mi
Last recorded99,585 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 PPU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 99,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rust to front suspension

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,633 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,362 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,904 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 87,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,177 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cable outer deteriorated both sides

tyres cracking side walls

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cable outer deteriorated both sides

tyres cracking side walls

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,233 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,407 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,389 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,783 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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V65 PPU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V65 PPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V65 PPU registered?

V65 PPU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V65 PPU safe to buy?

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